The Judging is on the move!
You’re familiar with the old run-of-the-mill book tour, right? Well, we don’t do anything run-of-the-mill in Ellen C. Maze-Land. Lookie what we have here…
The subject: The first printed copy of The Judging: The Corescu Chronicles Book One
The Mission: to visit as many places as possible before we run out of gas.
DAY ONE: Pizzone and Cheese Sticks at Pizza Hut. The Judging's first ever restaurant visit.  |  RABBIT LEGACY became hungry and charged THE JUDGING, challenging for the first cheese stick. Made me wonder, who'd win a fight between Jack Dawn and Mark Corescu... |
 Pizza Hut Adorable server, Aisha, is enthralled with THE JUDGING. The book returns the love. | DAY TWO: Panera Bread Company. THE JUDGING orders hot chocolate in a sippy cup, along with a blueberry bagel with cream cheese. A butter pat is added, just in case...  |
 Hottie and All-Around Fly Girl Lasheeta poses with her copy. Five years ago, when we met, I used her name for one of the minor characters... yeah, she's thrilled. | THE JUDGING heads to Max Federal Credit Union to deposit royalties. Uh-huh, straight up, ya'll!  |
 An evening with family is always fun, and here, THE JUDGING has a meaningful conversation with Kevin Maze's mother. |
 DAY THREE: A grueling tour takes it out of you. Here, THE JUDGING prepares to order from Montgomery's finest Mexican restaurant, "Las Salsas"... | Never afraid to try something new, THE JUDGING tastes the salsa. Conclusion: this salsa is good enough to drink right out of the bowl.  |
 (Click Rudy's photo to learn more about LAS SALSAS!!) | THE JUDGING is naturally attracted to handsome Mexican gentlemen, and here, she finds herself in the capable hands of gentle giant, Rodolfo. That reminds me, you really need to join THE JUDGING'S facebook group. In a couple of months, we're having a smashing BOOK PARTY to celebrate all of Ellen's books, right here at Las Salsas! Ladies, Rodolfo will be there... COME ONE, COME ALL. But if you're not in the group, how will you know about it? Hmmmm... |
 DAY FOUR: Combo #1, large fries and large Dr. Pepper. THE JUDGING sits down with Rabbit Chaser Extraordinaire Roxanne. | THE JUDGING's first waffle fry. She'll be fat and happy before you know it!  |
 It's not all wine and roses... THE JUDGING also makes grocery runs for soft drinks and canned beans... | THE JUDGING loves America...  |
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THE JUDGING visits the United States Post Office. She was hoping to meet Newman, but apparently, he's a fictitious character. We chatted with Rosetta and Darla instead.
 Meghan, the sweet Chick-fil-A drive thru window chick... | DAY FIVE: Taking THE JUDGING to the movies was fun. She is now a really big fan of Will Ferrel...  |
 DAY SIX: An international novel that loves all cultures sits down for her first Indian Cuisine...THE JUDGING loves Chicken Tikka Masala and Naan!! |  (INDIA PALACE on McGhee road. Surat Singh and I would like you to visit! THEY ROCK THE CASBAH! ) |
LAST DAY OF THE TOUR...exhausted but in incredibly high spirits, THE JUDGING has a tussle in the beautiful fall leaves. You rest little buddy; you did a great job.  |
Now that the tour is over, THE JUDGING gets back in line with her siblings... Until the next tour, ADIOS, AMIGOS!
